Position Available at Coastal

Assistant Director Position Description

The Assistant Director of The Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values is a one year, temporary, staff position for a Coastal Carolina University graduate, preferably a recent graduate who has a major and/or minor in the Humanities and/or has been a Jackson Scholar.  Coursework in Philosophy and/or Religious Studies is also preferred.  The dates for this position are August 16, 2013 – August 15, 2014.  The Assistant Director has an option to reapply for the position after the first term of employment, for a maximum of two years in the position.

The Assistant Director’s duties are as follows:

1.     Perform all administrative duties necessary to support the Center Director in the smooth, efficient running of the Ethics Center, including, but not limited to making arrangements for the Center’s programs, planning and coordinating publicity for the Center’s programs, keeping the Center budget updated, preparing and processing paperwork related to budget, facilities, and equipment requests, setting up receptions and equipment for the Center’s programs, and managing Center supplies.

2.     Design and update the Center’s web site, including online video of Center programs.

3.     Collaborate with the Jackson Fellow in facilitating programs and projects.

4.     Maintain the records of The Jackson Center.

5.     Oversee the application process for Jackson Scholars; mentor and update the Jackson Scholars.

6.     Participate on the Instruction Team for HFA 301, 302, 303, 304 and the After School Ethics Academy and facilitate planning and presentation of these courses as needed.

7.     Work with Kimbel Library to make The Jackson Center’s resources available to the Coastal Carolina community and to the public.

8.     Maintain relations between the Jackson Center Board of Directors and the Jackson Center and report to them in regards to The Jackson Resource Center and Library.

9.     Speak on behalf of the Center at meetings, presentations, and public functions.

Requirements:

·     Must have graduated with a degree from Coastal Carolina University by August 2013.  A cumulative GPA of 3.0, a major and/or minor within the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and coursework in Philosophy and/or Religious Studies are strongly preferred.

Candidates should submit an application electronically at http://jobs.coastal.edu.  All materials should be submitted by April 19 to insure full consideration.  Include a current CV and/or resume, two letters of recommendation, a PDF of all transcripts, and a letter to the selection committee explaining the reason for application.  This letter should include:

·     A general statement about what values are central in shaping the applicant’s life,

·     Information about the applicant’s experience with events and programs sponsored by The Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values,

·     Information about the applicant’s experience with leadership and service, and

·     Information about the candidate’s interest in supporting the mission and vision of The Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values:

Mission Statement

The mission of The Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values is to create opportunities for open conversations about how ethics and values affect the individual, the university, the region and the world. 

Vision Statement

The vision of The Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values is to inspire individuals to make ethical and value based decisions, and thus live lives of courage, compassion and integrity.

For additional information about this position, please contact Sara Sanders, Director of The Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values, at 843-349-2052 or sara@coastal.edu